An Iraqi student who was speculated to have lied to the immigration authority of the UK on the matter of his birth date is now missing! He was residing in the UK and came to the country as a stowaway in the year 2008.

Rabar Hamad, the concerned youth lied to the immigration authority that he is aged 14 at the time of his arrival. Therefore, he was granted a place at an Oldham secondary school and was given the accommodation in a nearby children’s home. But when an assessment was carried out by Wigan Council, his lie come into notice as his age turned out to be 18. After landing in the country, he even gave trials for so many football matches under various big teams.

Now there are speculations going all over the places that he might have faced deportation back to his home country, especially when it has been found that he has not told his exact age to the immigration authorities. His mates and teachers are continuously insisting that he should not be deported back to Iraq.

Campaigns are going on to stop his deportation back to his country. They are releasing statements like Rabar should be given the right to stay at the place where he is secured and feels safe! He should stay with those people who know that his daily needs are fulfilled.

It has been officially confirmed by the Home Office that he has been missing now.

If anyone out there is willing to immigrate to Denmark and engage yourself in a regulated profession there, you need to take care of certain things. Well, a regulated profession in Denmark is a profession where you have to fulfill a number of requirements, which have to do with your professional qualifications. If you meet those requirements, then only you are eligible to pursue that regulated profession in Denmark. If you have professional qualifications, either through education or work outside Denmark, you can get your qualifications assessed by the authorized agency in the land of Danish in order to pursue your profession there.

Here in this article, we will focus on the rules and regulations to which the non-European Union, as well as non European Economic Area applicants are entitled to in order to be eligible for a regulated profession in Denmark. Let’s proceed to them.

First, a non-European Union or European Economic Area national is required to file an application in order to be able to pursue a profession with the concerned/authorized Danish body. Along with the application the applicant must also submit other credentials that support his/her professional qualifications. Once the competent authority received the application and documents, it proceeds with further assessment of the qualifications and determines if that particular profession is recognized by Denmark or not. After this, the authority decides if the applicant can be awarded with a permit to pursue the profession in the country, which is called Authorization.

Learn about the application process

Before a person proceeds with the application procedure, it is recommended to check out the official website for the Danish Agency for International Education. Every detail of the procedure, as well as application form for various professions should be on the website. Although, some may not find application forms for certain professions. In that case, they can write to the authorized agency stating about the exact profession they want to be authorized for, along with the contact information for further convenience!

Credentials required at the time of filing application

Well, each and every regulated profession in Denmark requires different credentials. In this case also, prospective applicants are recommended to visit the official website of the Danish Agency for International Education. However, usually in most cases, an applicant is required to provide the competent authority with the following credentials:

• An application for the access to pursue a regulated profession
• A nationality proof
• Documents supporting the qualifications
• List of subjects the applicant has studied
• A certificate from the country is required where the applicant has been authorized as qualified for the profession
• Experience certificate on that particular profession

Apart from the aforementioned credentials, the applicants may be requested by the authorized agency to provide them with other details like, character certificate and a document that supports a clean criminal background.

Other details regarding documentation

• In most cases, credentials are required as certified copies, sometimes in original.
• The embassy in the applicant’s home country or authorized public organization must certify all the credentials.
• All the documents should be presented in original language. If not in original language, then in Danish or English translation.
• Certain credentials must be translated by authorized translator in the home country of the applicant, or by the country’s embassy/competent authority. If the credentials are translated in any other way, they must be certified by the country’s embassy.
• Not all credentials must be translated, for example, the passport.
• Two copies of every certified credential must be submitted.

After the assessment of the qualifications, the authorized Danish agency comes up with their decision regarding the applicants’ Authorization. If the competent authority gives a ‘Positive’ decision, then it means an applicant gets full access to pursue his/her profession in Denmark, with same terms as Danish nationals are entitled to.

A ‘Conditional’ decision implies full authorization to take up a profession in Denmark. However, in this case, the competent authority may ask the applicant to take up an aptitude test/supplementary training/an adaptation period in the land of Danish.

When there is a ‘Negative’ decision, an applicant is denied with authorization to pursue a regulated profession in Denmark. This implies that the applicant is not qualified for the profession he/she has applied for.

For more information on immigration related issues concerning Denmark, contact an Immigration and Visa Consultant!

Pakistani immigrant who was arrested last month in Watertown has been ordered deportation by an immigration judge as the later found him unacceptable in the United States.

The accused, Pir D. Khan, 43, was grabbed by federal agent who found his link with Times Square bombing incident. Reports say that he was found wearing an orange jailhouse apparel when he was ordered deportation in Boston Immigration Court.

According to Judge Matthew D’Angelo, the culprit entered the country in undocumented manner in the year 1991. The route which he took was via Mexico. His next hearing date has come out to be August 10. It was not long back when another deportation of a Pakistani national happened last week.

Another Waterdown detainee was given the sentence of deportation as the accused Aftab Ali Khan, 27 was sent to his home country, Pakistan. The linkage between both these cases is that a single lawyer, Saher Macarius, represents the cases of both the accused Pakistani nationals. He confirmed that he might appeal against the order and confirmed that he is planning to make arguments in the hearing that is going to happen in the month of August. He claims that Pir should be given freedom to enter the United States on the basis of his good records and the fact that he has an American spouse, Rebecca Barry, 24, would face difficulties without him. The accused got married in the year 2008 and has been working as a taxi driver since then.

The recent hearing saw no evidences by the federal authorities against the accused.

Immigrating to an all-new country and settling down there and start a new life all over again is a stressful process. Many people find it exciting, while there are some who are hit by hard time facing all the hassle over at the new place. Of course, when you cannot find the comfort of your home country in the new country at the beginning, life seems to become hell. At the same time, many people take up the new challenge with smile. Along with taking up the challenge, you will need some important information in order to make your life smooth in the new place.

If you are looking forward to immigrate to the United States, the first thing you may need to look for a job. With a secured job and with other essentials, you can lead a satisfactory life in the US. Well, after the global recession hit the world economy, you may find it difficult to secure a job for you, especially in a new country. For you information, the US has a number of career centers, which can be of great help for you. Any legal immigrant can take the help of these centers in finding a job or acquire training on professional occupations.

For immigrants in the US, it is very important that they have the proficiency of English language. The career centers also cater to those who want to hone their skills on the language. Besides, there are high schools and community colleges in every US state that provide English learning classes. With a good communication skills, especially on the US official language can help you grab the best opportunities!

Immigration does not just have to do with getting a visa and looking for a shelter in a new place or country. It is more than this and it has a great impact on an individual life. Let’s take the example of transportation. When people migrate to a new place, say, the United States, they often feel the urge to have their own car for daily conveyance. And to have their own car and be bale to drive it, they must perform the same things they needed to do to obtain a driver’s license all over again, in case, if they have had vehicles in their home country.

But, it should be also kept in mind that the procedure of obtaining a driver’s license in the US may not be the same as your home country. Again, the procedure and requirements vary from state to state within the US. Still, every state is abided by some general requirements pertaining to issuance of a driver’s license. Well, if you are intending to start a life in the US, below mentioned guidelines can help you learn a few things about the license obtaining procedure.

To start off, a driver’s license is considered as a personal piece of information, which comes handy in many purposes, such as in banks. Talking about the US, each state has its own requirements when it comes to issuance of the license. Usually, all you need to have in order to apply for a driver’s license is a Social Security Number. Other essential credentials you need to carry to the local Department of Motor Vehicles of the state where you reside include-

• Passport
• A proof that could support your legal immigration status
• Foreign driver’s license (your earlier one from home country)
• Birth certificate/permanent residence proof
• In-state residence proof, maybe a lease certificate which usually contains your current address in the US.

Before issuing a driver’s license, your respective Department of Motor Vehicles may require you to undergo a written test, as well as vision and driving tests. These may not be the mandatory requirements in your state, since there are some US states which consider your previous driving experience as the determining factors for issuing a license.

To get an idea of the written test and other procedures, the best thing you can do is to visit the Department of Motor Vehicles in your state or its respective website. If you are an experienced driver, you would probably not have much problem. As far as novices are concerned, they would require a few lessons in driving. However, in both the cases, all you people need to make sure that you have all the essential documents with you!

The officers of Kolkata Immigration department recently arrested a youngster from Punjab while he was attempting to use a fake US visa sticker. The immigration officials at the airport hot hold of him and left him to the charge of the Police station at NSCBI Airport.

The concerned youth, Bickramjit Singh Cheema (the accused) was found having a fraud visa while he went through a routine check in China. Later he was arrested after getting deported by the Chinese department.

It has been speculated that the fake visa holder got the pirated visa from an agent in India who worked in China itself. Cheema was expected to visit U.S. and had visited China earlier. An immigration official confirmed that the Immigration officials in China arrested him and deported him back to his home country. His visit in Kolkata witnessed his arrest.

It has not been the first time when people have been found using fake passports and visa documents. Just a day before this incident, another youth from Delhi, Asok Singh was caught on his flight to Bangkok while carrying a fake visa with him. It has been reported that the youth paid Rs. 60,000 (sixty thousand) to a fake agent to get all his visa documents approved in time.

Both the accused have been kept in seven day policy custody on remand. A police official confirmed that they had intentions to move away from the nation for gaining better future prospects.

To avoid such cases, it is always advised to take guidance from a trusted Immigration specialist and move towards a better future.

Making career and finding better future options are some of the facets that are perhaps becoming top priorities for students out there. More than anything else, students are concerned about their faculty, institutions and the kind of education they get. This is perhaps one of the reasons, they don’t hesitate to leave their home country and choose the option of studying abroad. Check out some of the hottest study destinations:

1. The United Kingdom: Just as the destination is popular with vacationers, it is immensely applauded for its educational institutions, range of courses offered and faculty members. And if you are into literature and art, there is no better place than the UK. Just head on towards UK and know their culture and accent by indulging in some entertaining exchanges.
2. Australia: The country offers a perfect comfort zone for students, especially those belonging to the English-speaking zones. Sydney, Perth and Melbourne are most popular study hubs in Australia, thanks to some of the renowned universities like University of Sydney, The University of Sydney, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, La Trobe University, and Melbourne Business School, to name a few. Australia has lot to offer to students having any subject.
3. USA: USA as a study destination can be regarded as a brilliant choice to perfect your academic career and enhance your chances of working with some of the top professionals. Students from various countries flock in to study some of their favorite subjects in well-recognized US Universities.
4. Canada: The country offers a diverse range of more than 90 Institutions and is famous for its high quality of education. With a country offering diversity like no other, Canada with its two official language- English and French, can be a perfect choice for you. Some of the options include Academy Canada, Acadia University, Alberta Vocational College – Calgary, Cégep Joliette-De Lanaudière, College Militaire Royale, and Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, to name a few.
5. Italy: Know that Europe’s oldest university is in Italy! Students from all over the world come to study in some of the best Italian educational institutes like European School of Economics, European University Institute, Institute of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Istituto Universitario di Architettura (Venezia). It is advised that students should not limit themselves to the places about which they have just heard. Rather, they must check out institutions in other Italian cities as well. There is more to Italy, then just pasta, pizza, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and wine! Go and explore its educational aspects.
6. Mexico: The place is getting increasingly popular with students planning to study and learn the meaning of life at the same time! The line sounds interesting! Isn’t it? The practical experience offered by the country is even more exciting and full of learning experiences. Just study your favorite subjects and make your career in Mexico! In addition, it is a great place to learn Spanish.

The list doesn’t end here. Consult an Immigration and Study Visa expert now and know more about your options of studying abroad.

A lot of immigrants face numerous doubts regarding the payment of Income tax. They often find themselves in a dilemma whether to pay income tax in their home country or in which they have earned their income (a Source Country). Of course, it is not fair to pay tax on the same income in every country you migrate to. What is the solution then?

It is here when the “Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement” signed by India comes to your rescue. It is an amicable solution to solve the confusing scenario of double taxation. To avoid hardships and ensure that the immigrant pays a fair tax in accordance with his income, India entered into Double Tax Avoidance Treaty with various countries. Under the same, the concerned person may be exempted from paying the tax or the tax liability in India would be reduced, depending upon the individual’s case study.

Objective:

• Avoid being taxed more than once and offer an equality-based system.
• Prevention of discrimination between the taxpayers and offering an element of legal aspect. That means all tax-payers would be treated equally and none would be provided with any preferential treatment in taxing by any of the 66 contracting countries.

Who is entitled for the “Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement- India?”

All those people who are Indian residents or residents of any of the 66 concerned countries, with which India has entered into the agreement, are covered under the agreement and are entitled to the benefits associated with it.

There is no end to the laws and regulations associated with your Immigration procedure. It would be a better option to hire the services of an Immigration and Visa expert for every concerned matter.

Eyeing US as your study destination? You have made the right choice with the country offering plenty of diversities and options. The country welcomes thousands of international students every year. When compared to other countries, the USP of studying in the United States is the individual development being paid a lot of attention to. Also, the classes are always held in small groups giving students the required opportunities to express themselves. The faculty – student relationship is very informal making it easy for any student to give his best.

With these are the thrills of the adventure, lots of traveling, arts and crafts and so on. This brings in a lot of academic freedom boosting the confidence of an individual. You would get a chance to interact with many students from other ethnicities and nationalities.

The point to be noted here is that the universities in the US spend about $20,000 per year on a single student when compared to $7,225 by Britain, $11,572 in Australia and so on.

If you want to study in the United States, you have to qualify for a student visa known as F-1 Student Visa. The eligibility requirements include the following:

• The university/institution should be recognized by the Government of the United States.
• Your course should be a full – time one.
• You should prove that you would be able to support yourself and for that you have enough finances.
• You must show every possible intention to return to your home country after finishing your course.

The guidelines are not restricted with those mentioned above. There are several other formalities that need to be fulfilled. These include having a valid passport, submission of the application form DS – 156 and so on.

For further information, it is best to contact an US study visa consultant. He would be updated with all the latest guidelines to be followed to ensure a smooth processing. Thus, delays would be least expected!